#52 Mick Finnegan (SENSITIVE MATERIAL) speaks openly about being abused, but is now an advocate.

**This episode of the Two Norries Podcast contains sensitive material that may be upsetting to some people. - Viewer discretion is advised.**
On this episode we are joined by Dubliner Mick Finnegan who speaks about his experiences of growing up in inner city Dublin, living on the streets, sexual assault, his recovery and life in Trinity College.
You can find Mick on Instagram or Twitter at @Mick_Finnegan and he is happy to help anyone who wishes to reach out to him.
If you have been affected by any of the content in this episode you can contact the Rape Crisis Centre at www.rapecrisishelp.ie or you can call their 24 Hour Helpline on 1800 778888
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[@ainemcgowan4495]

What a lovely soul he is. Sharing his story to help others...keep talking Mic Finnegan from the flats.

[@PlatformForProgress]

👏👏👏 Gets better and better every week. Mixture of emotions this morning. My heart broke for young Mick but when you see who he is today and the value he brings with experience and knowledge to be able to help those around him it’s priceless. It’s people who’ve lived and survived these traumas who can safely support victims on their journeys of recovery. Well done lads!

[@73sindo]

Incredibly brave of Mick Finnegan to share his story.

[@grahamhornibrook9468]

Mick you are one strong man, you have bounced back so well, could listen to ya all day, great show again lads, top marks!!

[@PTA2024LIn]

Thank you Mick - it is so admirable and helpful to share your story in such an open way. It is very moving and gives hope. You shed so much light on many important issues. Thank you James and Timmy - the way you host these podcasts is phenomenal - you really allow people to tell their story and help bring it out. You also add to it with the sensitivity of your questions, comments, compassion, insight, wisdom, and great ability to connect. I am sorry that the podcasts have finished but can completely relate to the reasons to stop. I am planning to watch all of them - 188 i think! I have watched quite a few already. I have been working for nearly 40 years with children and young people who have suffered trauma from abuse and neglect - and with organizations that provide recovery services. Your podcasts are one of the most inspiring things I have ever come across - thanks to you and your guests 🙏

[@SuperJerome35]

Another beauty lads. I thoroughly enjoyed Mick on Tommy T but this was better. What a lovely man Mick is a truly authentic man who went through hell and is now finding heaven and so well deserved. The more people with self experience working in the area of mental health the better chance we have of coming out the other side of a very flawed system. Unfortunately you do need the piece of paper, I know many guys sitting in Bars who would buy and sell some academics. Nothing about us without us perfect analogy Mick. We need social workers like Mick on the ground reall people, with big hearts and experence. Never give Up, Never Give In, When Your Going Through Hell Keep Going

[@jordy.7311]

mick is such a likeable character and real strong for being so transparent! Great episode lads :)

[@jhughe39]

What an amazing person! Well done all as usual.

[@ilonaszabo3803]

I love, love, love the Dublin accent - most favorite accent, ever. Mick, what you endured is nothing short of a travesty, that no one should ever have to endure, but, you rose above the adversity, well done. Another excellent podcast lads ❤

[@noreenmurphy889]

A great talk well done

[@unakennelly]

Oh my god, the horror of what Mick went through... and the aftermath, mentally and physically. 😥 His bravery and honesty is amazing. Hopefully it might make other survivors carrying shame (which they should carry zero of, but they sadly do) feel a little less alone.

[@JoeSmith-bd3ym]

Very good and sad at the same time well done to All.

[@sineadderossa3100]

Fair play Mick,such strength.amazing.boyz ye are amazing best podcast ever,best hosts ever 👏🍀

[@CorkRef]

Absolutely brilliant again.... James is so correct, Mick you have won 100%.... a genuine bloke with total integrity.... such an honest storyteller, yet an horrific story ..... RESPECT ✊ The University of Life teaches you far more than the Harvard’s and Trinity’s of this world.... Expert by lived experience is an incredible description and so many Professors will never live that ......

[@LauraCourtney102]

Absolutely amazing podcast as always..I feel like I know ye at this stage & I feel like I've been visiting & chatting to good friends everytime I watch & listen to ye.James & Timmy ye are both powerhouses of knowledge & I learn so much from ye & the guests 👏👏 Mick Flanagan you are some inspiration.Although your chatting about sensitive topics I found myself laughing more than anything listening to you.Well done for being so open & honest.I'd image your helping a lot of folk out there.Best of luck with the degree & if that doesn't work out you can always be a comedian 😊😊

[@patti4785]

Keep making people in so called "authority positions uncomfortable " the 3 of yeh, well done to Mick, I got a laugh out of his school days in Ballyfermot! Where I grew up. Mick has to be so proud of himself.

[@666Eva]

Fair play to you Mick

[@treaty2813]

fair play to that man many have died through that pain he went through great strength to open up about his life well done lads

Brilliant interview guys. Fair play Mick for being so honest, open and entertaining

[@jan-limerick]

Outstanding and a much needed conversation Mighty man Mick 👏👏 Another great podcast Timmy and James 👏👏

[@patrickkelly8260]

Great show boys , tear jerker , fair play to all involved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@annmarieoriordan7131]

Incredible podcast.That is some man right there.What a brave and courageous man to tell his story so truthfully and to continue and live his life the full.I hope he gets justice against these predators.These people that are trusted most in the community.Its shocking.Well done Mick..well done lads.Love listening every week.

[@francesmccabe9715]

Amazing i laughed and cried congratulations 👏 best one so far boys..well done mick ur so brave

[@paultierney6927]

Powerful podcast well done all involved.

[@deirdresings3897]

So raw and so brave. Inspiring young man.

[@tobiasgunning2290]

Really enjoyed this episode (micks story, articulated so well) , great stuff lads 👍

[@janoleary4468]

Mick you have some unreal energy ...so emotional listening to your story....u will definitely go far ...powerful presence...well done for your honesty ..i wish you the very best for the future ...looks like your going to make some changes 👏 ....Timmy & James luv your input as always 🥰 Amazing podcast 👏

[@orlamcdonnell6607]

A funny, genuine, lovely soul. Well done you for sharing your story and for not letting the negatives In your life define you x

[@LaLasta]

Much love for California, guys 🙌🏽❤

[@user-fd6td7tb7s]

He's great bring him back for an update. Well done to him

[@richirich1539]

Good luck with your life's journey Mick .🙏

[@johndoyle1810]

I wrote two lines of a poem,,about the fear of Dublin these days,i look all around me with my head in my hands,living this life and i don’t understand,related to the heroin addiction in Dublin,i come from glue sniffing and alcohol abuse in truth on the north side of Dublin id love to spill my story,lock stock and two smoking barrels

[@Micktech88]

Well done Mick for telling your story

[@amysusanohanlon2635]

Very good well done strong heart good soul x

[@lorrainedowling1287]

Brilliant podcast lads,keep up d great work👍🙏

[@thelordofthetube01]

God I love the accents

[@dronenut6359]

Powerful

[@michaelreidy4623]

👏🏻👏🏻 well done all

[@aoifesheils2751]

powerful😢😢

[@orlaahern6476]

Great podcast again....Great man loved him on tommy T ....

[@orlaahern6476]

Well done lads x

[@johndoyle1810]

I think loosing it mentally from experience for me is emotionally linked,

[@johndoyle1810]

A buzzer

[@fordford9133]

What medication is he on

[@gordondavidson9923]

Tell Mick to check out JON WEDGER.

[@idgafb8517]

😪,

[@BrandonHilikus]

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